GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
compromisesettlement of differences by arbitration or by consent reached by mutual concessions
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executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
complementsomething that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
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frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
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hallowedholy